Plants are fast-tracking their own evolution by "plugging in" genetic code stolen from their neighbors, according to new research that reveals the secret to their own successful genetic engineering.

They boost the gut biome and help our warming earth. By drawing carbon from the air, they are much more effective than rice ...

Question: After the recent freeze, there are lots of open areas in my flower garden. When can I start seeds of zinnias and marigolds to grow transplants for these areas? Answer: Start the warm season ...

Many physicians find chatbots threatening, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on medicine. Credit...Fabio Consoli Supported by By Gina Kolata When it’s time to have a difficult conversation with ...

Question: I purchased a pot with blooming hyacinth bulbs. The flowers have started to decline. What should I do with the plants? Answer: Perhaps this is the hardest thing for gardeners to do, but toss ...

A growing number of people are asking OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other LLMs about their health, often discovering that the chatbots provide remarkably useful medical insights. KJ Dhaliwal (pictured left), ...

The physician work force is aging fast, and some hospitals now require that older clinicians undergo testing for cognitive decline. Many have resisted. By Paula Span He was a surgical oncologist at a ...

Get a compelling long read and must-have lifestyle tips in your inbox every Sunday morning — great with coffee! Finding the right physician—one who combines exceptional skill with transparency and ...

Director Poh Si Teng followed a trio of doctors who performed surgeries at the Nasser Medical Complex while the war raged on, risking their lives to save others. By Jordan Mintzer It’s hard to make a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Everyone in my family except for me has converted to using almond milk instead of cow’s milk. I just saw something on the internet that says almond milk is possibly the worst ...

Question: Many bougainvilleas are in full bloom in our neighborhood, but ours is good and green and only has a few flowers scattered among the plant. How do we obtain more blooms? Answer: Maybe too ...